Social Seniors

  1. Storm tomorrow: 13 things to do to get ready for tomorrow’s storm

    Storm tomorrow! “Two to three feet of snow. That’s what the forecast is calling for in parts of Maine. Mother Nature is making up for lost time. I went exploring in the woods around Upper Oxbrook Lake … Continue

  2. Senior Halloween Costumes: Just Add Imagination!

    It’s coming! October 31, All Hallows Eve, or Halloween, and that calls for some imaginative senior Halloween costumes.  The first thing you have to find out is if the kids in your neighborhood are trick or treating. The … Continue

  3. Exercise Over 50: Get up and Move! Pedometers help.

    Exercise over 50 is getting a lot of press lately. The more time you spend sitting, the shorter and less healthy your life will tend to be. That’s the new consensus among researchers. Even the World Health … Continue

  4. Technology help for Seniors: iMovie Workshop for Boomers

    Technology help for seniors is at hand! If you’ve been annoyed, frustrated, bothered or burdened by your “smart” devices like iPhones and iPads, then this iMovie workshop is for you! This iMovie workshop for Boomers will teach you … Continue

  5. Diet and Running: good food for runners

    Diet and running are clearly linked, according to Brian J. McGrory, MD,MS, a well-known Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon at Maine Medical Partners – Orthopedics. There are a number of measures that runners can pursue to minimize … Continue

  6. Sexual Expression has Health Benefits: Intimacy & Aging

    We care for our health by eating right, exercising and getting enough sleep but don’t consider how our sex lives contribute to our overall health. Research has confirmed sexual expression, which also includes kissing and sensual touch, … Continue

  7. Diet and Arthritis: Senior Diet Tips

    Diet and Arthritis is a guest post by Brian J. McGrory, MD, MS, a hip and knee replacement surgeon at Maine Medical Center. The connection between diet and arthritis is powerful. One of the common questions that patients … Continue